Shure AONIC 40 vs. Soundcore Life Q20+

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Shure AONIC 40 and Soundcore Life Q20+. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Shure AONIC 40 vs. Soundcore Life Q20+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Shure AONIC 40 Soundcore Life Q20+
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 16.8 cm
Width - 22.3 cm
Depth - 8 cm
Weight 313 g 281 g Soundcore Life Q20+ are lighter than Shure AONIC 40 headphones.
Colour Black | White, tan Black | Blue
Earpad Material - Memory foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 15 m Soundcore Life Q20+ have a greater operating distance than Shure AONIC 40.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Shure AONIC 40 Soundcore Life Q20+
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Foldable - Yes Soundcore Life Q20+ can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Bass Boost, Loudness, Treble Boost, Vocal Boost, De-ess, Low Boost -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 16 - 40000 Hz Soundcore Life Q20+ offer a larger frequency range than Shure AONIC 40.
Max Input Power 500 mW -
Sensitivity 94.7 dB/mW -
Impedance 31 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 2 Both headphones can be connected to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium magnet -
Features Environment mode MultiPoint Technology
MICROPHONE Shure AONIC 40 Soundcore Life Q20+
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Noise Cancelling - Yes Soundcore Life Q20+ microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Shure AONIC 40 Soundcore Life Q20+
Controls Mute, volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, environment mode Volume, power on/off, answer/end, hold, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC/transparency
CABLE Shure AONIC 40 Soundcore Life Q20+
Cable Type Audio cable - detachable
USB-C cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Shure AONIC 40 Soundcore Life Q20+
Features - Fast charge
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
BATTERY AND CHARGING Shure AONIC 40 Soundcore Life Q20+
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 25 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Soundcore Life Q20+ lasts longer on a single charge than the Shure AONIC 40.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 60 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Shure AONIC 40 Soundcore Life Q20+
Connector Type Audio input (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Shure AONIC 40 Soundcore Life Q20+
Included Accessories Carrying case Travel pouch, USB-C charging cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, Android phone -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 18 months
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